Konecranes launches world’s first hybrid reachstacker

Finnish crane manufacture’s new reachstacker can lift up to 45 tons and cuts fuel consumption by around 10 litres/hour

Konecranes, the Finnish crane manufacturer, has launched introduce the world’s first hybrid reach stacker for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tons.

The SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage.

In statement, the Finnish crane manufacturer said that the hybrid reachstacker will cut fuel consumption by around 10 litres per hour, reduce emissions while offering improved performance in terms of acceleration and lifting response to driver commands.

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